I Bought Myself A Hitachi Excavator

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[@AmateurLogger]

Can we get Honest Cam's opinion on this machine please?

[@bwilliamstown]

Failing that bring it to Pawn Stars for an evaluation

[@snowmobile488]

I own a hitchie ex100-2 Great machine. There’s a reason John Deere wanted in on this.

[@akiheiskanen9842]

I think that with this machine Honest Cam would say something in the lines of: The stick cylinder is not leaking. It's self lubricating. The machine takes care of lubricating the bucket pins and other parts and prevents rusting while standing idle. Also the AC is new improved and field tested eco-model. It's environmentally friendly model that runs on low gas volume and pressure. And the seat is custom. It's ergonomically shaped custom chair to fit previous users body. Also the radio is not missing. It's a safety feature so the operator cannot come distracted by music. :D

[@jameslecompte5100]

Good buy, Chris. The best part about it, no DEF worries!!!

[@TheMichiganshooter]

Chris will be tossing and turning all night knowing there is a dent in his machine.

[@KevinJones-cp8qv]

Congratulations on the new machine ..something to be proud of you deserve it brother

[@stedder8436]

Hitachis are good machines. They hold good value as well.

[@walterwaller9784]

Congrats Chris, and good luck with it!!

[@harthek2000]

Congrats man! That is really cool. You're gonna have to do some A. Camarata style videos on fixing that thing up. You and Andrew are the best 2 channels on KZbin! Ok, so that's fixed!

[@roberts208]

Except OSHA is kina followed here haha

[@jcgoogle1808]

@@roberts208 "Except OSHA is kina followed here haha" You mean like by not wearing shorts and sandals on the job site, no high visibility vests or hard hats,...pushing trees over so they fall across a public road with no traffic control. loading and unloading a heavy steel track piece of equipment on a nice new publicly funded paved road and topping it off by not providing any traffic control,... loading a dump truck with a skidsteer,......?

[@drunkplatypus6yes663]

@@jcgoogle1808 Relax there Mr ive never been on a jobsite safety officer, It was loaded on a dirt road and unloaded at his farm as he states which is also a dirt road. Definetly gonna need to throw on the high vis vest, carhartts, steel toes and a hard hat, plus lets get traffic control too in a wide open lot off the paved road. By the way skidsteers are fully capable of loading a dump truck and do so on a regular basis

[@hellbringer09]

@@drunkplatypus6yes663 bahahahahahaha the skidsteer got me in tears :') so true though same shit here in canada they learned to just turn a blind eye at certain things. i dig swimming pools and they hate us cause we are a pair of cowboys bahahha

[@drunkplatypus6yes663]

@@hellbringer09 Lol man im in BC actually. We got some real good dump truck drivers who dont give a shit when i load them with the skidsteer cause i don't suck ass at using the machine. Get er done bud

[@silentepsilon888]

A few days ago I bought myself a new set of screw drivers and I was pretty stoked about that upgrade to my tool box ... and what does Chris buy? An excavator for use around the house. I see my man-card expiring soon :(

[@DIRT-BOSS]

That's Awesome congrats Chris!!👍

[@GenMaster124]

Be great to see you doing some digger repair work again , I enjoyed the early stuff of tracks, rams and turntables being changed 👍🏻👍🏻

[@alansmith4734]

The dismount off the pummel horse was a 9.0. Olympic material!

[@Bediasman]

Fun times ahead, looking forward to seeing your repair videos on this beast

[@keithdunlap2701]

Congrats !! On your New Ride Chris...

[@arkansas1336]

I'm betting you're going to be pleasantly pleased with the new purchase....and I've never been in a Hitachi. The machine looks great for that many hours.

[@aaronabney8924]

Volvo is gonna come at you with a wiffle ball bat

[@unorec1983]

Nah This will have so many issues compared to his Volvo they will just laugh at him.

[@isaacrecord6162]

nick nuthouse doubt it. Hitachis are solid

[@gangesexcavating]

Nice gear here, man. Hitachi logs everyday hard here on west coast BC Canada. And yes I run a 2017 Volvo 250E Beside that.

[@NZDIRT]

nick nuthouse this era hitachi are one of the best so not likely

[@swn02]

@@NZDIRT and smoother to run than a cat

[@toddreynolds8875]

That geith railroad slide thumb. Is a nice setup. For a manual thumb had a few of them over the years

[@matthewsharp6597]

Can't wait to see the videos of you making the changes and the repairs.

[@papabaren3121]

Oh boy, Oh boy, Oh boy. The price must have been good if it is not Yellow and a Volvo! ;) ;) At least we can hope to see some more videos about it and the fun you have switching the hoses over to the setup that "you" like and future jobs!

[@Backhoebb]

Congratulations Chris! My zx470 has been a dream.

[@JayJay-de8vq]

That was a nice solid purchase rite there! That is in very good condition and a few cylinders to repack is normal you will have that thing back to 110% perfect in no time! and in your hands it will pay for it self very quikley! Awesome purchase!

[@kirk467]

I like that machine! I think you will use it more than you think! Good luck CHRIS!

[@clydeacor1911]

Congratulations Chris! That looks like it'll make you a nice machine with a little TLC. As long as the pumps, engine, undercarriage, and the rest of the major components check out I think you done pretty good. Hitachi is a good machine and keeps a good resale value but I'm actually really shocked that it doesn't have a pattern changer for being a 2005, but at least you got one new enough that it's nice but old enough that you don't have to deal with the emissions garbage! And it's small enough that you can haul it on your guy's tag trailer.

[@maryschillinger2909]

A little TLC BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA A LOT OF TLC

[@vxheavenlyxv2892]

Gotta love those devil controls.🤣🤣

[@juniorraines1042]

Congratulations Chris can’t wait to see some videos of it working enjoyed the video today

[@davejefferys8320]

200 Hitachi is a tough machine. My favorite one to run.

[@janvandenbos7085]

Wow nice Hitachi excavator, need to change the deer patron and repacking some leaking cylinders, and little other repairs, your own home excavator looks nice Chris 😎👍👌

[@johnkennedy5655]

Congrats on your new purchase she looks and sounds pretty good the bucket cylinder also leaks on my old fiat Hitachi 130-3 so looking forward to seeing you packing this one

[@roryjones485]

Congrats Chris nice machine good Luck with it

[@joe_tipakuah4880]

Good for you dear friend.Hitachi is well known for its reliability,power and fuel economy.I operated Hitachi for 2 years.

[@Olliegunns]

The Hitachi's from that era were simple, basic and bombproof. No AdBlue or DPF's - just straight up power! Good choice for a yard machine and I'm sure plenty in Africa would still run that on the front line. Hope she serves you well.

[@utoobube]

I lOVE a Hitachi! They're great machines!

[@dustinbarney8962]

👏Best decision of your life. Own 3 identical machines like that one hands down best machines out there

[@marksullivan2333]

Nice side unload with the deere controls.

[@dennissastini1749]

I wish California cared about its highways and roadside looks like you guys do I’m always amazed at the way everything looks in your travel videos keep them coming

[@ClaytonHartin]

Watch out Volvo! Chris might fall in love with Hitachi now lol.

[@scotabot7826]

I think his uncle owned a Hitachi years ago, or maybe it was a Daewoo? Aren't Daewoo's now Doosan?

[@killstrees]

@@scotabot7826 yeah

[@JeffStewart78..]

Call Tim he can break that windshield in one day for you.

[@dirtshower250]

Heck yea! Hopefully you don’t have to have any pin holes line bored

[@bulbchangingmonkey]

I like it. Great pick Chris

[@Will7981]

Nice. Excavators just make me feel good.

[@KyleMorpheus]

I cant wait for all the maintenance vids on this machine 👍

[@grahamefreestone5309]

I'm looking forward to the repair videos. 👍 🇬🇧

[@theshadow1559]

Holy macaroni, that is one wide load machine for sure. Living out of town in the woods, I see transport trucks traveling with "Wide Load" signs coming down the road towards me all the time, but few are transporting anything near as wide as your new excavator appears to be. The tracks on that machine must be the widest made for that series excavator. Congratulations on your new toy, I mean new machine.

[@thejmoneyshow]

Well, I need to get into the position to get me an 05' Hitachi for home projects.

[@Big_John_C]

Well so much for days off once your buddies find out you have that....

[@Uticagreens]

Good luck with the new machine!

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Nice congrats! And it’s already on the correct pattern 🤣. Look on the bright side when Justin borrows it it’s already got a few dents so you will never notice lol

[@michelinman8592]

Glad you got another excavator, Chris! Might as well keep it for the long haul since business has been booming.

[@ccraig4247]

Congrats man! Nice machine 👍

[@AK-47ISTHEWAY]

Hitachi makes good equipment. I've been using Hitachi products since 1995 I believe

[@steves.7872]

Looks like a good purchase Chris

[@jasonking2943]

What kinda projects can we expect to see in the future around the farm with the new equipment? Filling in pot holes, pulling a calf, a bigger pond? She'd some light boy haha !

[@LeMecanoDuDimanche]

that's a really nice piece of equipment you have here !

[@photocontrol]

That's a nice Hitachi! Congrats!

[@stevenstark4852]

Oh good I was hoping you would make videos of fixing it up! I’m very much looking forward to seeing them! I can’t get enough of wrenching vids lol!

[@mikeseguin6443]

Looks like the 270 I ran for 7 years same machine but some upgrades to the hydraulics for road building.Nice machine to run

[@alleycatvietnam]

" The Price is Right " lol

[@robertrockwell7581]

congrats. hope she works out.

[@bchase1980]

Sweet machine congratulations

[@hphillips7425]

I need that to clean sediment out of my pond. 👍 can you give us an update on the kioti and finish mower ?

[@bubbie3533]

I can't wait to see this fixed and running.

[@andrewv822]

Good old Tulloss Equipment. Right down the road from my shop.

[@fivehigh4718]

looks like it'll be a nice machine, counter weight needs a letsdig18 personal paint job though :P

[@csnelling4]

👍❤️🇬🇧 A lot of money outlay for that Chris good luck young man 👍🙂

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

Looks pretty good. Are you going to paint it Volvo colors???? LOL

[@dexhummer1]

Nice Hitachi Chris!!! 1...bar..2...paint counterweight.

[@WalmartBiker]

That’s strange we never side load/unload. Detaching is super easy for our trailer. One man job.

[@Northern_Farmer]

Yea..my guy detaches all by him self...just depends on the low bed.. different models are designed just a bit different and are easy to hook back up

[@ohhpaul7364]

Congratulations on the new to you piece of machinery. Before you add Freon to the air conditioner, try cleaning out the condenser and cooling fins for it first; that could be so clogged with dirt air cant flow through it making it not work. Some people add too much Freon and it has the same effect as not enough, messes up the a/c so it wont work right. use an air hose until dust doesn't come out of it anymore, then maybe hit it with coil cleaner and wash it out if you want.

[@MrRhooke]

Nice looking machine!!!

[@jashaw0030]

If you're going to attempt resealing that arm cylinder yourself, the nut on the end of the rod that holds the piston on is torqued to 7500 ft/lbs-- That's where people usually stop and bring it to a shop with a hydraulic cylinder bench to disassemble.reassemble. Also make sure to replace the bushing in the rod guide-- that's what wears as the cylinder is horizontal and then wears the seals -- new seals are short lived if bushing is not replaced-- I'm not sure if the bushing is part of the OEM seal kit .

[@travisrickett5681]

He's right about the cylinders, not hard to to, but you have to have a cylinder machine. Check your bucket rod for gouges when you repack it.

[@jayirving6996]

Am I on the right channel??? Captian Volvo bought a Hitachi??? Did the world start spinning backward? Will he get a Komatsu next!

[@jerryrolen9639]

Hard to beat Hitachi. I think you will like it. I see it’s the wide track which might work out well with the soft ground you seem to work in quite often. Hope it works well for you

[@hellbringer09]

@Daniel Currie link belts are some of the best aswell. With big exes its all about the services offered in your area wheather or not they are worth the money..

[@junkyardsgarage]

One thing he didn’t mention is that we will soon be getting a paint video! Looks to be in pretty good shape for you and should work well.

[@johnholm4335]

No it just needs a wash and wax

[@junkyardsgarage]

😂

[@jamesdickson3616]

Thought you might have bought a good long reach machine for ponds you seam to do quite a bit of that kind of work .just a thought

[@reiserconst.3316]

Hard to beat the old hitadeere. Ran them for years

[@mrs.eliteearthworks]

They see Chris rollin’, they hatin’

[@Spikey965]

Needs to have some Lets Dig 18 decals for the sides.

[@2005GLI]

Painting and decaling videos again..... Yessssssd

[@kubotaman9947]

I run a 2012 Hitachi ZX350 it’s a very fast and smooth machine. They seem to be a reliable machine, I load limestone shot rock with it and it surprised me with the power it has for the size of machine.

[@davemi00]

Chris hoping it serves you well. 👍 some ppl buy a Ram Laramie, I’ll get the Ram Big Horn SLT and save $20-$30k.

[@DJAMPLAY]

Congratulations

[@PMPCMining]

Most Excellent. Nothing like owning your own iron. John deer makes good equipment. Maybe Volvo will feel sorry for you and get you one for Christmas 🤷‍♂️

[@Urlocalsafeway_walmartbag]

I bought an ex200lc a few years ago and couldn't be happier. Has hydraulic thumb and 42inch bucket and I also found a 66inch clean out bucket for fast loading. Was wondering what you paid for it? Congratulations on the purchase.

[@clintonemmert5184]

Congratulations hope it works out for you. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💺💺💺

[@HughzieTube]

Nice one, Looking forward to the 'Fixing up' videos. Just curious why you always buy a bigger machine for your farm and not one that could be conveniently hauled with the company truck/tag when the bossmans not looking?

[@letsdig18]

cause I can get a lowboy just as easy to move it

[@thomaspressey7860]

Would love to see a video of you changing the lines around.

[@786otto]

I like it that is orange! Happy birthday.

[@joewoodruff4502]

That counter weight is pristine. lol

[@ramboman9214]

Riding down the road with some guys and talking about that one time you were on lizard lick 😂

[@justinmurphy4378]

We bought a DEERE 200 from Scott. Where do you get the concrete manholes for pond overflow?

[@dusty2206]

Good purchase bud.

[@gmshep717sdad]

Nice choice Chris, I've got a ZX120 and love it. Just a fun fact- Hitachi makes John Deere Excavator's too!

[@reverandhale863]

Michael Shepard actually it’s the other way around. John Deere makes the bodies and Hitachi is partnered and puts their branding and color on them and their own pumps and engines.

[@gangesexcavating]

You’re mistaken. Don’t take my word on it. After you’ve been to Tsuchiiura Japan and seen the actual Hitachi city, you’ll see the North Carolina plant is a satellite factory to keep Deere happy in North America.

[@toddreynolds8875]

Yes Hitachi has been the brains of that part of the operation since the late 80's. Our new 1986 490 deer had Hitachi pump in it. My 99 892 e deere is all Hitachi pumps Hitachi spin reduction and Hitachi finals. Hitachi is one of only ones in world make all there own shit. Pumps / reductions / finals. / Hydraulic cylinders. And cant go wrong with isuzu. I love deere. But isuzu fuel. You can pay 25% payment with fuel savings

[@phillipjones3342]

Wow in my wildest dreams congratulations sir

[@eric-ph5uy]

Ok, this is your personal excavator, does that mean Tim don't get to play with it?

[@technicalitems731]

Hitachi is a good machine. They make excavators for Deere as well. They are probably one of the best.

[@gangesexcavating]

Ever done a pilot hose swap? 10 minutes and a pair of metric wrenches. Now it’s Cat controls

[@literallyshaking8019]

My wife runs a Hitachi, she loves it.

[@mikejohnson9118]

Dude, I was watching your channel this morning on filling in/draining a pond. And I was wondering "Hey what's this guys thoughts on Komatsu/Kobelco/Hitachi...since he(you) seem too a hardcore Volvo guy. Wow MJ

[@pneumatic00]

I had no idea those trailers (or some of them) detached that way.

[@casycasy5199]

hope you do a video of the seal job and all the fixes you do to it

[@jiminycricket2230]

Is it a big job to put a hyd thumb on? Is it an entire spool change out?

[@AmraphelofShinar]

He's got them steel toe Crocs for loading equipment.